Area Attractions

Enjoy the Clearwater attractions and warm hospitality of the Clarion Inn & Suites located in a prime location in the heart of Central Clearwater. Our property is easily accessible to the Tampa and St. Petersburg / Clearwater International airports – just a short 20-minute commute for business and leisure travelers.

The hotel provides the perfect home base for attractions and travel within Central Florida – a short drive in any direction along the shoreline leads to neighboring Tampa, Tarpon Springs or St. Petersburg. Additionally, the hotel is located just 75 minutes from popular Orlando theme parks.

Clearwater and the adjacent communities of Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL offer a multitude of rich and vibrant cultural attractions, recreational and sports opportunities for all guests of the hotel.

Clearwater and the adjacent communities of Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL offer a multitude of rich and vibrant cultural attractions, recreational and sports opportunities for all guests of the hotel.

Visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium home of “Winter” the dolphin, experience electrifying nightlife or take in Sunsets at Pier 60. Clearwater Beach is home to the annual Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championship as well as many other festivals and events throughout the year. There’s more to do than just relax on the beach – guests can also explore day cruises and local fishing charters.

In addition to its stunning beaches, the St. Petersburg / Clearwater area is also home to more than 50 golf courses. Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy picturesque views and Prefer baseball? Brighthouse Network Stadium, located across the street from the Clarion Inn & Suites, hosts Phillies spring training and the minor league Threshers.

Plan a visit to nearby Raymond James Stadium, home to the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Tropicana Field, home field to MLB’s Tampa Bay Devil Rays; or the St. Pete Times Forum to take in a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game.

Clearwater Family vacations will become lasting lifetime memories as guests explore a zoo unlike any other at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Busch Gardens is home to more than 3,000 animals and also features the Southeast's largest steel roller coaster, water rides and other attractions for the whole family to enjoy.

The Florida Aquarium, Tarpon Springs, Museum of Science and Industry, Adventure Island, Ice Palace and Game Works provide plenty of activities for children of all ages. Fabulous retail shopping is available at the International Plaza and Bay Street, as well as the Clearwater Mall, Westshore Plaza and Westfield Shopping Mall.

A wide array of cultural attractions, including the Latin-themed Ybor City, numerous fine art galleries and museums and regional and touring musical and theater productions, most notably at Ruth Eckerd Hall, are available. The hotel concierge can assist you with arrangements for tickets and/or transportation.

The Clarion Inn & Suites is the perfect home base for your next visit to the Clearwater / Tampa Bay area.